Lamar University hosted the Lamar Invitational, Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, in McDonald Gym. Texas Southern University, Cal State Fullerton and Abilene Christian University joined the Cardinals in the four-team tourney.
The Cardinals swept the field to take top honors.
The Cards defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans in four sets with sophomore Maja Malinowska leading the offense with 15 kills and two blocks.
The thriller of the tournament came against TSU. After going down 2 sets to 1, the Cards won two straight sets to win the match. The comeback was fueled by freshman Daniella Udegbunam and her 14 blocks — the second highest block total ever recorded in a five-set match in Lamar history.
The final match was a 3-0 sweep of ACU.
The Cards were dominant, with freshman Gabby Baker being named the tournament MVP for her 57 digs across the three games. It is the first time since 2019 that the Lamar volleyball team has gone undefeated in its own tournament.
The Cardinals next match opens Southland Conference play in Edinburg against UT-Rio Grande Valley, Sept. 24.
